I don’t like to be compared: Neha Dhupia

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(added 13 Dec 2011)

I don’t like to be compared: Neha DhupiaNeha Dhupia says she would rather not talk about adult film star Sunny Leone, who has been getting offers to act in B-town films She has been living out of a suitcase promoting her upcoming film along with her co-star Vinay Pathak, and Neha Dhupia claims that every project with him has been a learning experience for her. "I've worked with Vinay in four films and it only keeps getting better every time I team up with him. He is a thorough professional and I've learnt a lot from him, on and off screen," says Neha.

Why is Neha, who was hitherto known as a sex symbol, choosing to do offbeat films now? "I am not very choosy about my roles. It's just that I do not want to get typecast as a particular character. My job is to entertain and it doesn't matter how I do it," says Neha. Does that mean that she is willing to do something as bold and sensuous as Vidya Balan did in The Dirty Picture? "If the role demands it and I am happy with it, then why not?" she replies.

Neha Dhupia recently caused a storm at a press conference when she said that porn star Sunny Leone did not belong to Bollywood, but to "another industry". "First of all, I don't like to be compared to other people. Secondly, I am not comfortable talking about Sunny. It's a touchy subject," she retorts.

Having been part of the industry for more than a decade, does Neha think that the hit actor tag is still evading her? "I have been successful as an actor and have hits to my credit. If I am still getting offers in the industry after so many years, it means I have done well. I am absolutely happy with the way my career has shaped up, but I still have a long way to go. I want to try new roles and different characters," says Neha.

On a parting note, Neha, who recently worked on a Telugu film, says that she finds south Indian film industries extremely professional. "I'd love to work in the south as the industries are quite evolved and much more professional than Bollywood. I'm just waiting for the right offer," says Neha.

(added 13 Dec 2011) / 947 views

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